Samsara

Guerlain, 1989, for women

woody, white floral, vanilla and amber

Notes

Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.
Green Notes Fresh, sharp, just-cut leaf, crisp and slightly bitter like crushed stems.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-tinged, custardy and sweetly floral, with a smooth tropical glow.
Peach Velvety, juicy and faintly creamy, like fruit skin warmed by the sun.
Lemon Sharp, zesty and clean, like a freshly scored peel.

Jasmine Sweet, heady white blossom with an indolic, almost animal warmth.
Narcissus Green, bittersweet and slightly narcotic, like bruised spring stems.
Carnation Spicy, clove-tinged flower with a peppery-sweet warmth.
Rose Petals, honey and a touch of wine; can lean fresh and dewy or deep and jammy.
Violet Sweet, powdery and faintly green, like candied petals.
Iris Cool, buttery, powdery and slightly earthy, like lipstick and cold stone; taken from the root, not the flower.